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WJ03 VTM

2003 Subaru Forester

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2026
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

159,909 mi
Last recorded159,909 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ03 VTM
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 159,909 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2025 159,909 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Aug 2024 153,672 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2023 148,137 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2023 148,137 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BADLY WORN ON BOTH OUTER AND INNER EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BADLY WORN ON BOTH INNER AND OUTER EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Aug 2022 141,726 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2022 141,726 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 135,404 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 130,925 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

unable to fully check outer sills because sill covers are fitted

Fail 19 Aug 2020 130,904 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength upper wing next to the strut mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 128,178 miles

plastic sill covers fitted at time of test

rattle from exhaust heat shield

Fail 9 Sep 2019 128,176 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

plastic sill covers fitted at time of test

rattle from exhaust heat shield

Pass 7 Sep 2018 124,195 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2018 124,195 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 118,084 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 109,183 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 100,929 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Sep 2014 94,139 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

plastic sill covers fitted at time of test

Fail 9 Sep 2013 85,275 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Sep 2013 85,275 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 74,876 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 72,914 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 21 Mar 2011 66,683 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front Brake pad(s) appear low

offside rear Tyre cracking but no ply or cords ewposed

Fail 21 Mar 2011 66,683 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front Brake pad(s) appear low

nearside front Windscreen wiper split

offside front Windscreen wiper split

offside rear Tyre cracking but no ply or cords ewposed

Pass 11 Mar 2010 61,381 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Mar 2009 52,550 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 44,265 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2008 44,265 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Mar 2007 36,934 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 29,370 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

How Reliable is the Subaru Forester?

Based on 456,470 MOT tests across 33,044 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
6,679
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
33,044
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,106
Registration plate lamp not working 6,977
position lamp(s) not working 6,967
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,820
Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,429
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WJ03 VTM is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2003 Subaru Forester models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.0% with a typical mileage of 90,591 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Subaru Forester fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 8,106 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WJ03 VTM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Forester typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 23 years old, this Subaru Forester is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was WJ03 VTM registered?

WJ03 VTM is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 18 March 2003.

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